The contract extension of Diontae Johnson was broken down by Louis Riddick. It was :52.
Diontae Johnson was the one to get his deal.
The wide receiver and the team agreed to a two-year extension that averages $18.355 million per year, according to sources.
If he reaches incentives, the deal is worth up to $37 million. Johnson will be a free agent in 25 years.
Johnson smiled and said it was a relief. To get back out there with my brothers is a blessing. I'm feeling good.
| Player | Seasons |
|---|---|
| Diontae Johnson | 2019-21 |
| Mike Wallace | 2009-11 |
| Louis Lipps | 1984-86 |
| -- ESPN Stats & Information |
After praying and talking with his agents, teammates and family, Johnson decided to sign the contract with the Steelers.
The financial terms of the extension were not disclosed. The two-year extension is included in the three-year contract.
The last hold-in of the wide receiver draft class was Johnson. He was prepared to hold-in until Week 1 if the two sides didn't reach a deal.
The time was right for him to sign his contract. I'm ready to go back.
The Pittsburgh receiver wasn't bitter that he didn't get the same type of extension as some of his teammates.
Sources said that Samuel and the 49ers agreed to a three-year extension worth a maximum of $73.5 million on Sunday.
Johnson said that he wasn't trying to look at everyone's pockets. They are deserving of it." I can't control what they are doing. I'm just concerned about what's happening. We were able to come up with something and we were able to get something done.
The general manager said the team wanted Johnson to stay a Steeler.
Khan said they are excited to have Diontae on the team. He will be a Steeler for a long time.
Johnson has participated in individual drills and worked one-on-one with a staffer during team periods. He returned to practice Thursday after participating in more periods with quarterbacks.
He is a significant piece, according to coach Mike Tomlin. He has done a good job of keeping in touch. The train left the station this morning. It's not going to be a big deal for him to get up to speed. He was excited about his job.
Ben Roethlisberger's favorite target last season was Johnson, who led the team with 1,161 yards on 107 catches and 8 touchdown catches.
The team locked up its top target for the immediate future in signing Johnson to a two-year extension. The shorter deal is in line with the approach taken by the team in signingMitch Trubisky, Chukwuma Okorafor, and other players.
Johnson loves being a Steeler. I want to end my career here. I feel like I made the right decision and I want to stay here for a long time.
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